affuse

/əˈfuːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to sprinkle or scatter liquid over something, especially a surface or a person

“The artist affused her paintbrush with water to create a textured effect.”

2. verb

to sprinkle or scatter something, especially words or thoughts, freely or profusely

“She began to affuse her speech with elaborate metaphors, mesmerizing her audience.”

Synonyms

  • scatter
  • sprinkle

Antonyms

  • concentrate
  • limit